Category Archives: Ireland

Rustic Accommodation in Ireland

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Aer Arann – Sale starts this weekend

I have just come across an amazing offer from Aer Arann, they are offering fantastic prices from the UK to Ireland. If you need a break after a hectic Christmas and New Year this is your opportunity to discover Ireland … Continue reading

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Landmark Dublin Hotel Closes after 35 years in business.

On the 2nd of January 2008 Dublin lost one of its landmark hotel with the closure of the Burlington Hotel after 35 years in business. The “Burlo” which it was more commonly known as to its loyal customers was one … Continue reading

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CIE Tours Fam Trip 2007

Fam Trip 2007 On December 06th we (Vivienne Stanley and Niamh O Brien) traveled from our offices here in West Cork to Cork airport for the start of what was to be a very memorable FAM trip with C.I.E Tours … Continue reading

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Fairview Guest House, Killarney….Pure Luxury

I recently travelled from Rosscarbery on a cold wet evening to Killarney in County Kerry. We (my hubby Jimmy and I) left Rosscarbery around 7pm. We took a few wrong turns but eventually got back on the main road, all … Continue reading

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Hey that's no way to say goodbye

I love the songs of Leonard Cohen and the title of this piece is one of his most famous songs. A gentle sad song of goodbye. Cohen is generally regarded as the bedsit troubadour, the man who sings sad depressing … Continue reading

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Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival: October 31-Nov 1

With no plans for Halloween and never having been North of the border I was delighted to be invited to Derry for the Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival by the Derry Visitor & Convention Bureau. I was greatly looking … Continue reading

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Irish Country & Manor House Hotels FAM Trip

Recently I was invited on a familiarization trip around Cavan, Leitrim, Meath, Mayo and Roscommon by the lovely people at Irish Country & Manor House Hotels (CMV), Ireland’s premier group of independent hotels. I was very interested to discover this … Continue reading

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Halloween in Derry

This fam trip, organized by the Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau, focuses on Derry City in Northern Ireland with special emphasis on the Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival. It takes in hotels in and around Derry as well as … Continue reading

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Weekend in Kenmare

Here at DiscoveringIreland we have a social committee to organise events throughout the year for our colleagues which gives us an excuse to let our hair down (those of us who still have hair that is!). This weekend, the fantastic … Continue reading

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